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R142 LNJ

1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,360 mi
Last recorded65,360 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt86,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBravo 2.0 Hgt
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,893 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lower svivel has slight play

slight play in o/s/ inner rack joint

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 53,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 46,961 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 46,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust mounting has temp repair

How Reliable is the Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt?

Based on 624 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

60.3%
Pass Rate
6,624
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 68
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
brake disc excessively pitted 51
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 50
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R142 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 86,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R142 LNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R142 LNJ registered?

R142 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Bravo 2.0 Hgt, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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